Project Manager

VITA is initiating a series of projects to manage and reduce systemic cyber risk with local government entities and is seeking an IT project manager to manage these projects. This individual will be responsible for managing the planning, implementation, and close out of various cybersecurity projects aimed at improving local government cybersecurity practices.

Key Responsibilities

Managing medium complexity cybersecurity projects throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring on time and on budget delivery

Manage day-to-day project activities, including task assignments, progress tracking, budget tracking and issue resolution

Monitor project progress, anticipate and identify potential risks or delays; assist in implementing mitigation strategies as needed

Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across state and local government and third-party suppliers to ensure project alignment and successful delivery

Developing, organizing and maintaining project documentation, including documentation required for federal grant compliance

Other SLCGP (State and Locality Cybersecurity Grant Program) related tasks as assigned

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Strong organization skills including attention to detail, multitasking Required 5 Years

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Required 5 Years

Active PMP certification required from PMI (pls upload in Vector to be considered) Required

Experience leading cybersecurity projects Desired 10 Years

Experience with state and/or federal government IT procurement requirements and procurement laws and processes as it relates to managing projects Desired

Experience with managing grant funded projects (federal, state or not-for-profit) Desired 3 Years

Proven working experience in project management Desired 5 Years

Strong written and verbal communication skills Desired 5 Years

Experience with utilizing PlanView AgilePlace Nice to have

Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2 Please list the candidate's email address.

Question 3 Does the candidate possess an active PMP from PMI? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions. Please upload a copy of the PMP certification, in order to be considered. We cannot consider them without this.

Question 4 In what city and state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?

Question 5 Role requires 4 days onsite required each week. If selected, does your candidate agree to this arrangement?

Question 6 Does your candidate have experience with state and/or federal government IT procurement requirements and procurement laws and processes as it relates to managing projects? This is DESIRED but if they have this exp please highlight it on their resume (in yellow).

Question 7 Mgr will conduct web based interviews INITIALLY but may also require the candidate come into the VITA HQ for follow up IN PERSON interview bf final decision is made. If selected, does your candidate agree to this interview arrangement?